Haystack Cookies Recipe Birds Nest Cookies

No Bake Cookies

Today we have a fantastic guest post and recipe from my friend Michelle from the blog The Wooden Spoon Effect! Take it away Michelle…. Somebody stop us from eating the whole batch of Haystack Cookies! These no-bake cookies are made with butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and chow mein noodles, and they are absolutely addictive. Just one bite of these chewy, crunchy cookies and you’ll be hooked. Looking for a deliciously easy and fun treat to make with the kids? Haystack Cookies are the perfect answer! These no-bake cookies are made with only Butterscotch Chips, Peanut Butter, and Chow Mein Noodles, and come together in a snap. Just mix everything together, drop by the spoonful onto parchment or wax paper, and let them set. Once they’ve hardened, you’ll have irresistible cookies that are perfect for sharing. And since they don’t require any baking, you can be sure that even the littlest hands will be able to help out in making them. So gather up the ingredients and get ready to enjoy some delicious Haystack Cookies!

The only difference between the two recipes is the method in which you drop the haystacks on the wax paper, and the toppings. For the Birds Nest, when you place the mixture on the wax paper you will then use the back of your spoon to slightly push the haystack cookie down to almost flat. Then add the Mini Chocolate Cadbury eggs or Robin’s Eggs to the nest. Do so quickly before the coating dries so they stick. Haystack Cookies are simply dropped onto the wax paper in little, well, haystacks. You can sprinkle to tops with colored sprinkles if you like, or leave them plain. If you are looking for a new and delicious cookie to add to your repertoire, look no further than the Haystack Cookie. They are fast and easy to make and have amazing peanut butter flavor. Be sure to give them a try soon!

What Is Needed To Make Butterscotch Haystacks

Butterscotch Baking Chips – or chocolate chips Peanut Butter – creamy Chow Mein Noodles – the crunchy kind used as a salad topping Sprinkles (optional)

Equipment

Wax Paper Baking Sheet Medium Mixing Bowl Spoon

Haystack Cookies Recipe (AKA Birds Nest Cookies)

Instructions…

Variations For Bird’s Nest Cookies Recipe

White Chocolate – White Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter, and Chow Mein Noodles Chocolate Peanut Butter – Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter, and Chow Mein Noodles Chocolate No-Bake – Oats, Coconut, Cocoa Powder Chocolate Peanut Butter – Oats, Peanut Butter Chips, Coconut, Cocoa Powder

With all these variations you could easily add any type of nut or nut butter (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, or pecans) or hard card ( M&Ms, Red Hots, Nerds.) The possibilities are limitless! Haystack cookies are perfect for a quick dessert or snack and can be easily customized to your liking.

These Haystack cookies are also known as Bird’s Nest Cookies because of their nest-like shape. Haystack cookies are one of the easiest recipes around and only require a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. This no-bake cookie is perfect for those days when you’re short on time or patience. The Haystack cookie recipe is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century. These delicious no-bake cookies can be made in less than 30 minutes and only require a few simple ingredients.

How To Store Haystack Cookies

It is best to store these Haystack Cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock baggie for up to 1 week, if you can keep from eating them all.

Yes, it can! Using a double boiler, place the butterscotch baking chips in and slowly melt until creamy. Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter. Stir until combined then add in the chow mein noodles and gently stir until all the noodles are coated with the mixture. Add in any of the options from above and place spoonfuls on the prepared baking sheet.

About Michelle Huston

She’s the sunscreen queen, main idea girl, and creator of The Wooden Spoon Effect. You can either catch Michelle standing in the kitchen with a wooden spoon in her hand or outside with her camera taking pictures of all the things. Michelle loves her husband, kids, and granddaughters, spending time as a family, and traveling. She spends her downtime -whenever that is- taking long hot baths, drinking wine, and reading smutty books.

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